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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in electronic educational technology enable learners all around the world to take classes online. These massive online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education organizations are having to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

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